Contact urticaria from rubber gloves: an occupational skin disorder for health care workers.
Rubber allergy is an important occupational health problem for an increasing number of patients. It may produce a type I urticarial reaction, or more commonly, a type IV delayed eczematous dermatitis. The risk groups include health care workers, rubber industry workers, and children with spina bifida (meningomyelocele) and urogenital abnormalities. In this report, we describe a physician with a relevant history who was found to have type I hypersensitivity to rubber by prick test and use test. Our aim is to increase awareness among physicians, discuss diagnosis and management, and review the literature.
Tanglertsampan
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Department of Medicine, Pramonkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
Patrakarn
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Vassansiri
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D000328:Adult; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012882:Skin Tests
D007840:Latex